Senior Energy Engineer - Combustion

Chemours; Montgomery (AL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition ReimbursementCommuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiat

Company-paid Volunteer Days

Job summary

Chemours is seeking a Senior Energy Engineer – Combustion Systems. The role is based in Wilmington, DE or remote near US manufacturing sites, with travel expected across the region.

You will lead combustion-system optimization, troubleshoot operations, and guide startup activities. You will design and implement energy-saving projects, support global energy networks, and conduct trainings for internal clients.

Qualifications

• Accredited degree in mechanical or chemical engineering (BS, MS, or PhD).
• 5–10 years of relevant post‑degree work experience.
• Expertise in fired equipment and combustion controls.
• Experience with industrial and preferably chemical processes.
• Experience in operational troubleshooting and improvement.
• Valid passport and ability to sustain travel rate ~25% (mostly domestic).

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise for chemical-process combustion systems including boilers, process heaters, process dryers, thermal oxidizers, and related operations.
• Analyze system performance and develop improvement opportunities.
• Troubleshoot operation and guide corrective actions.
• Support specification, design, installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Identify and drive energy projects and variable-cost savings initiatives.
• Provide support to global energy networks and climate goal teams.
• Develop and deliver webinars and in-person training to internal client groups.

Skills

Combustion systems

Fired equipment

Operational troubleshooting

Energy optimisation

Education

Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree (BS/MS/PhD)

Job description

Role Overview

Senior Energy Engineer – Combustion Systems, full‑time at Chemours. Reports to the Engineering Senior Manager and will work in Wilmington, DE or remotely near manufacturing sites across the U.S.

Location

Wilmington, DE headquarters or eligible remote sites in the mid‑Ohio Valley, Tennessee Valley, Carolinas, or Gulf Coast regions. Remote, on‑site and travel‑flexible assignments may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise for chemical‑process combustion systems including boilers, process heaters, process dryers, thermal oxidizers, and related operations.
• Analyze system performance and develop improvement opportunities.
• Troubleshoot operation and guide corrective actions.
• Support specification, design, installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Identify and drive energy projects and variable‑cost savings initiatives.
• Provide support to global energy networks and climate goal teams.
• Develop and deliver webinars and in‑person training to internal client groups.

Required Qualifications

• Accredited degree in mechanical or chemical engineering (BS, MS, or PhD).
• 5–10 years of relevant post‑degree work experience.
• Expertise in fired equipment and combustion controls.
• Experience with industrial and preferably chemical processes.
• Experience in operational troubleshooting and improvement.
• Valid passport and ability to sustain an average travel rate of 25% (mostly domestic).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in specification, design, commissioning and/or startup of new equipment.
• Experience with thermal oxidizer systems.
• Experience with industrial refrigeration systems.
• Experience with industrial utility systems (steam, condensate, compressed gas, water).Experience with industrial water treatment for boiler and cooling tower systems.
• Experience with HVAC systems within production support facilities.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Packages
• 401(k) Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition ReimbursementCommuter Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
• Company‑paid Volunteer Days

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected category. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non‑discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.

Chemours is an E‑Verify employer. Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation. Immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1‑B, F‑1 OPT, TN) is not currently available for this position.